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The Impact of Angel Investing: Interview with Anne Maghas

Venture Well

After successfully founding three companies, Maghas realized she had valuable insights to share with other founders, particularly those facing similar challenges, as Black women in the innovation and entrepreneurship space. The post The Impact of Angel Investing: Interview with Anne Maghas appeared first on VentureWell.

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Essential Tips for Small Business Owners to Improve Cash Flow Management

American Entrepreneurship

A number of tips and tools are presented that help small businesses better manage their cash flow. Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king. Unknown This quote emphasizes that while high revenue and profit margins may look good, having sufficient cash on hand is what truly keeps a business running successfully— avoiding a cash flow crisis.

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The Constitution for Your New Fund: Strategy, Culture, Decision-Making, Budget, and Data

David Teten VC

(Thanks to my coauthor Dolph M. Hellman, Esq., Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Chair, Orricks Private Investment Funds Group.) If you are launching your own investment management firm, we recommend designing a constitution: a set of documents covering the firms goals, legal obligations, and principles for handling disagreement. At Coolwater Capital , the Y Combinator for VC funds, we assess this as part of our diligence process.

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Auctions in AI : Cost of Capital as a Strategic Advantage

Tomasz Tunguz

A decade ago, most startup pitches ended with a calculation justifying the amount they sought to raise. In other words, the raise was an output of the financial model. But for the most sought after companies, the raise amount is disjointed from the capital needs of the business - instead it’s driven by the fundraising auction. Great fundraisers are the teams that build the most auction pressure.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Segi Fresh Partners with Mandalay Venture Partners to Integrate Agritech Innovations in ASEAN Supply Chain

AsiaTechDaily

Segi Fresh, a Malaysian fresh food retailer, has made an undisclosed investment in Mandalay Venture Partners Fund I to incorporate Australian agritech innovations into its supply chain.

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Session Spotlight: Best practices for multiple locations

GCUC

Session Spotlight: Best practices for multiple locations Every year at GCUC, huge ideas take the spotlight on the main stage. But if youre a seasoned attendee, you know the real gold.

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Theory is Looking for a Head of AI

Tomasz Tunguz

Theory’s name isn’t just a name - it’s our ethos. We develop & test theories about the future of technology, business, & venture capital through constant experimentation. We’re seeking an architect of the future, someone who thrives at the intersection of AI & process design. Ideally, this person : enjoys architecting processes and implementing them with a team is relentlessly curious about new technologies & techniques has a good understanding or desire t

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East Ventures Launches IndoBuild AI to Boost AI Innovation in Indonesia

AsiaTechDaily

East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has introduced IndoBuild AI, a platform to strengthen AI innovation in the country.

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Suger’s $15 Million Series A Supports the Streamlining of B2B Marketplace Transactions

American Entrepreneurship

Visionary co-founders, over 200 clients in just over two years and $15 million in funding positions Suger as a leader in automating the entire quote-to-cash process across various cloud B@B marketplaces. In an era where businesses are increasingly moving toward cloud-based solutions, Suger is revolutionizing how B2B software companies interact with cloud marketplaces.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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[Swiftly in PR Newswire] Swiftly Expands Leadership Team with CFO and COO Hires

OurCrowd

SEATTLE,Feb. 18, 2025/PRNewswire/ —Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative retail technology tools and solutions, today announced the appointment ofKeith Kirkas Chief Financial Officer andAnthony Vigliettias Chief Operating Officer.

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How to select your first marketing channel

A Smart Bear: Longform

When you're brand new, how do you select your first marketing channel?

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Health Tech Startup Nexmedis Raises Investment to Expand AI-Driven Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Indonesia-based health tech startup Nexmedis, known for its AI-driven Health Information Systems (HIS), has raised an undisclosed investment co-led by East Ventures and Forge Ventures.

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What is the best Ai mistress chat app in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding good mistresses to chat with may prove difficult for anyone but they are out there in force and below are some of the best well proven ones with the best AI realistic features. EDITORS CHOICE: Candy AI 1. Candy AI Still the ultimate for any AI companion this one rules them all and is used by millions of people 2.

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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[Peak in Retailtech Innovation Hub] Nexus Rental picks Peak as artificial intelligence partner as it pursues ‘Powered by Tech, Delivered by People’ strategy

OurCrowd

The post [Peak in Retailtech Innovation Hub] Nexus Rental picks Peak as artificial intelligence partneras it pursues ‘Powered by Tech, Delivered by People’ strategy appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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QuSecure Names Rebecca Krauthamer as CEO, Gains Series A Funding

American Entrepreneurship

The appointment of Krauthamer positions QuSecure for post-Quantum Cryptography Expansion. QuSecure, Inc., a leader in the rapidly evolving post-quantum cryptography (PQC) field announced two major steps positioning it for the future. The four-plus year-old company named industry veteran Rebecca Krauthamer as CEO and closed a Series A round to accelerate its cutting-edge, quantum-resistant cybersecurity solutions.

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Spyne Secures $16M Series A to Expand AI-Driven Automotive Retail Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Spyne, a Gurugram-based AI-driven visual merchandising platform for the automotive sector, has secured $16 million in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures.

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GCUC Podcast Recap: Ben Wright, The Instant Group

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Ben Wright, The Instant Group Redefining Flexibility and Partnerships with Ben Wright and Liz Elam When Ben Wright, Head of Global Partnerships at The Instant Group, and Liz Elam, Read More

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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[ZutaCore in PR Newswire] Carrier announces investment in thermal solutions provider ZutaCore, advancing the development of next-gen data center cooling solutions

OurCrowd

The post [ZutaCore in PR Newswire] Carrier announces investment in thermal solutions provider ZutaCore, advancing the development of next-gen data center cooling solutions appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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What are the best email marketing tools for nsfw content in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding email marketing tools that are flexible on adult nsfw art content wont be easy but they do exist. Klayvio has explicitly said that they do allow it. SENDX Also a good platform and has automation tools although may be a little bit more expensive. 2. Mailmodo Also a good platform and well priced. 3.Klayvio Exiplicity says they do adult art content.

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SEBI Cancels Registration of 19 Foreign Venture Capital Investors Over Regulatory Violations

AsiaTechDaily

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revoked the registration of 19 Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) for violating regulatory norms and failing to meet eligibility criteria.

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Partnership Judo: Don't work against people when vying for a partnership position

This is going to be BIG.

Is your firm feeling like Two VCs enter, one must leave given the limited number of partnership slots? It doesnt have to be that way. Venture Capital Is a Team Sport: Navigating the Partner Track with a Collaborative Mindset I was talking to one of my VC coaching clients a recently promoted young principal at a firm that's likely to raise a much bigger fund next time around.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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[Terra CO2 in Business Wire] Terra CO2 announces US$82M in new series B funding to accelerate commercial deployment of sustainable cement technology

OurCrowd

The post [Terra CO2 in Business Wire] Terra CO2 announces US$82M in new series B funding to accelerate commercial deployment of sustainable cement technology appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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BE 2.0: Trust as Strategy – How to Build High-Performing Teams

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Trust First, Verify Later Most leaders wait for trust to be earned. Collins suggests flipping this: trust first, then support growth. But how does this work in practice? A Story of Trust in Action At Valley Venture Mentors, we hired a junior employee who had dropped out of college and had little-to-no work experience.

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Qiming Venture’s Nisa Leung Steps Down After Nearly Two Decades

AsiaTechDaily

Qiming Venture Partners, a venture capital firm in mainland China, announced that the company’s managing partner Nisa Leung is leaving after 19 years.

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Digit Raises $2.5M

HPA

HPA is excited to announce its co-lead investment in Digits $2.5 million Seed Round alongside Assembly Ventures, with participation from Grand Ventures. This investment leverages HPA ‘s operating expertise in the manufacturing sector to support Digit s vision of delivering a next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform specifically designed for small and mid-sized manufacturers.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.